👉 Patristicism is a scholarly and theological movement that began in the 19th century in Western Europe. It emerged from the work of Christian theologians and philosophers who were influenced by the works of St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and John Chrysostom. Patristics emphasizes the authority of the Bible as the source of Christian doctrine and practice, and it advocates for a strict interpretation of the teachings of Jesus Christ. The movement is characterized by its emphasis on the historical context in